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Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnesssweet
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 2 to 6 years from vintage.

vintage2 yrs6 yrs8 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating above is our own.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedLow tanninHigh aciditySweetSweet-Floral, Fresh finish

Aroma: peach blossom, apricot, orange blossom, honey

Palate: stone fruit sweetness, floral, candied orange, fresh finish

Maggio Vini's Moscato di Noto is a delicately sweet fortified-adjacent late-harvest Moscato Bianco from the sun-drenched Noto terroir: peach blossom, orange and apricot with balancing acidity from the variety's natural freshness.

What it pairs with

  • Fresh fruit tart with pastry cream The wine's peach-apricot sweetness and floral notes are the natural companion for fruit-based pastry.More wines for fruit tarts →
  • Almond granita Moscato di Noto is the traditional Sicilian pairing for almond granita and brioche.More wines for dessert →
  • Gelo di melone (watermelon jelly) The wine's gentle sweetness and floral character match this Sicilian summer dessert.

With cheese

Provola dei Nebrodi Our pick Aged provola turns increasingly peppery. A lightly dried or late-picked Moscato or Malvasia, sweet and medium-bodied with apricot and orange blossom, sets sweetness against that pepper, and its acidity keeps it from turning heavy.

How to serve Maggio Vini Moscato di Noto

Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
  2. Serve at 8-12°C. Cellar temperature (8-12°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a small dessert-wine glass (3-5oz pour): the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Fresh fruit tart with pastry cream, Almond granita, Gelo di melone (watermelon jelly). Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Maggio Vini produces Moscato di Noto from the Maccari contrada near Syracuse, one of the warmest zones in Sicily. The Noto DOC includes a specific classification for Moscato Bianco, reflecting the ancient Siculo-Arab tradition of sweet wine production in the south-east of the island.

  1. 2004First Maggio Vini Moscato di Noto from the Maccari contrada

Facts

Producer
Maggio Vini · visiting guide
Grapes
Moscato Bianco (100%)
Classification
Noto DOC
Oak
No oak; cold fermentation arrested to preserve sweetness
ABV
11.5%
Price
EUR 18-28 per 375ml at retail
Drinking window
2-6 from vintage
First vintage
2004

Frequently asked about Maggio Vini Moscato di Noto

What does Maggio Vini Moscato di Noto taste like?

On the nose, peach blossom, apricot, orange blossom, honey. On the palate, stone fruit sweetness, floral, candied orange, fresh finish. Structurally medium-bodied, low tannins, high acidity with a sweet-floral, fresh finish. Maggio Vini's Moscato di Noto is a delicately sweet fortified-adjacent late-harvest Moscato Bianco from the sun-drenched Noto terroir: peach blossom, orange and apricot with balancing acidity from the variety's natural freshness.

When should I drink Maggio Vini Moscato di Noto?

Drink 2-6 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Maggio Vini Moscato di Noto?

Fresh fruit tart with pastry cream is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Almond granita and Gelo di melone (watermelon jelly). The wine's peach-apricot sweetness and floral notes are the natural companion for fruit-based pastry.

What grapes are in Maggio Vini Moscato di Noto?

The blend is Moscato Bianco (100%). The wine is classified as Noto DOC.

Tags

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